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How far is Mackay from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers / 2235 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Mackay Airport

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4138
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2235
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Distance from Balikpapan to Mackay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Balikpapan to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2571.479 miles
  • 4138.395 kilometers
  • 2234.554 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2572.885 miles
  • 4140.657 kilometers
  • 2235.776 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Balikpapan to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Mackay Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Mackay generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
City: Balikpapan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BPN
ICAO Code: WALL
Coordinates: 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E